Should I move to Rome?

Rome, Italy has a cost of living 38.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.6). It is ranked #254 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 82.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,706/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Rome?

The cost of living in Rome is 38.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.6). Groceries are 36.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 39.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 791 per month. Local purchasing power index is 82.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Italy?

In Italy, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,706 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.1%). Use our Italy tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇹 Italy · #254 of 558 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Rome?

38.4% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-38.4%

vs NYC

EUR 791

Affitto stimato a

EUR 2,706

Stipendio netto

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Rome?

Esempio: EUR 50,000 lordo/anno in Italy → EUR 2,706/mese netto dopo le tasse (35.1% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Italy → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Rome

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

61.6 Moderate

Affitto

30.7 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

63.3 Moderate

Ristoranti

60.2 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

82.0 Moderate

Affitto stimato a Rome

1 camera — Centro città EUR 791/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 593/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 1,376/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Stipendio netto (35.1% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Italy →

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